WALTER LENIO

December 8, 2023

Walter Lenio of Tiverton, died peacefully, with family members by his side, both virtually and in person, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in his 64th year, after a long battle with chronic leukemia. He was born in Midland, one of seven children. Predeceased by his parents, and his brothers, Michael and George. He leaves behind his siblings John, Rose, Susan, and Andy; two sisters-in-laws, Mary Anne and Elaine; and his brother-in-law, Perry. He was a fun and generous uncle to his many nieces and nephews, and had numerous cousins back “home”. He will be missed by his long-time friend, Mika Sokka of Tiverton; and spoke fondly of “Preacher” Dave. Walter graduated from two diploma programs through Georgian College, including the completion of a three-year diploma as an Electrical Engineering Technician and Electrical Engineering Technology. He had a long working career at the Bruce Nuclear Power Development as a nuclear operator, before choosing to take early retirement. He loved the outdoors, and spent his days fishing on Lake Huron and on the many smaller lakes, rivers, and streams in the area. Walter enjoyed biking, cross-country skiing, listening to music, sitting around a fire in his backyard and tinkering with his many electrical and battery-operated gadgets. He loved tennis, as well as playing cards, chess, and Scrabble. When he watched TV, he liked the old comedy shows. His sense of humour and his ability to make people laugh regardless of the situation, will be greatly missed. He will be fondly remembered as the uncle who “blew up” watermelons and pumpkins and could “MacGyver” anything. Walter’s family extends a huge ‘thank you’ to Dr. Jason Murray and all the staff at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, as well as Dr. Daniel Soong. In addition, we extend a heartfelt thank you to Mika and wife, Trish, for being there for Walter during his last difficult days on earth. Cremation has taken place, with plans for a Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation would be appreciated, or arrangements for a memorial tree to sustain the wildlife he loved to watch, or a donation to any charity of your choice; arrangements entrusted to the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home; www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com.